Center for Maternal Addiction, Treatment, Education, & Research

What is the CAB?

An alliance of peers committed to the betterment of MATER as a whole.

CAB Mission Statement

As a client-led Community Advisory Board, our mission is to bridge the gap between MATER leadership and the individuals served by the MATER program.By drawing on our collective lived experiences, we partner with staff to help shape programming, identify emerging needs, and guide meaningful research that reflects and supports our community.

CAB Structure

There are six client appointed seats, one of which is the Client Co-Chair. The client seats rotate. There are three staff appointed seats, one seat is the Staff Co-Chair. One staff seat rotates. There is one community partner seat that rotates monthly.

CAB Activities:

• Meet monthly to discuss client identified needs around clinical programming, as well as to provide feedback and insight into MATER related research and education.
• Celebrate MATER events through engagement with clients and collaborating with MATER staff in planning and event related activities
• Welcome new clients to assist in making the transition into treatment feel more comfortable and welcoming
• Provide emotional support to any MATER clients in need of peer support
• Bridge the gap between clients and staff

For more information about the MATER CAB, please reach out to MATER Staff Co-Chairs Kelliann O’Hare and Jaclyn Racaniello.